"How to Start a Research Project" Workshop 2026
A workshop series for Secondary 1 to Secondary 5 students will be held to enhance their skills in conducting scientific research. Led by outstanding young scientists from YASHK, this workshop will focus on effective strategies for starting research projects and improving analytical, planning, organizing, and presentation skills.
The series will feature:
- Scientists Sharings
- Lab Visits
- Competitions
- Scientific Forum
- Graduation Ceremony
Timeframe: May to Sepetember 2026
Target Audience: Secondary 1 to Secondary 5 students
Quota: 100 participants
Language: Cantonese
Cost: Free of Charge
Registration deadline: 31 May 2026
To complete the workshop, students must attend at least one session of the Scientists' Sharings and participate in two HSRP competitions. An attendance certificate will be issued to those who meet these requirements.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/uyxs9KBHtBGSjitP6
Scientists Sharing I
Date
25 July 2026 (Saturday)
Time
11am - 12noon
Venue
Conference Hall 04-05, 2/F, Building 10W, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, N.T.
Language
Cantonese
Speakers
Professor Anderson SHUM, President of the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences
Professor Amos TAI, Founding Member of the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences
Quota
120
Registration
Scientists Sharing II
Date
7 August 2026 (Friday)
Time
11am - 12noon
Venue
Chamber 3, InnoCentre, Kowloon Tong
Language
Cantonese
Speakers
Dr. Cheuk Lun CHOW, Member of the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences
Professor Kevin TSIA, Founding Member of the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences
Quota
120
Registration
Lab Visit I
Date
29 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Time
10:00am - 11:30am
Languages
Cantonese, English, and Mandarin
Quota
30
Registration
Lab Visit 2
Date
4 August 2026 (Tuesday)
Time
2:30pm - 4am
Venue
HKU Cancer Biology Lab
Speaker
Professor Carmen WONG, Member of the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences
Language
Cantonese
Quota
20
Requirement
*Participants must be 16 years or above
Registration
Lab Visit 3
Date
18 August 2026 (Tuesday)
Time
10:00am - 11:30am
Venue
Materials Science Laboratory, City University of Hong Kong
Speaker
Professor Angus Hin-Lap YIP, Member of the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences
Language
Cantonese
Quota
20
Registration
1-Minute Science Video Competition
Topic
人工智能的善與惡
The Bright and Dark Sides of AI
Deadline of submission
31 July 2026
Resolution
720x576 (4:3) or 720x480 (16:9)
Format
MOV、MP4 or H.264
Language
Cantonese / Mandarin / English
Submission link
Speech Competition
Topic
新材料
New Materials
Date of preliminary contest
25 July 2026 and 7 Aug 2026
Content
In the preliminary round of the competition, contestants will have 1 minute to present. They should articulate the significance of new materials in sustainable development, showcase their understanding of the latest trends and advancements in material science, and address how these innovations tackle key challenges such as mitigating climate change, promoting renewable energy, conserving biodiversity, ensuring access to clean water, or influencing the socio-economic landscape of global well-being.
Format
In person
Language
Cantonese / Mandarin / English
Final Round
The top 5 competitors, who have shown outstanding performance in the preliminary round, will progress to the final stage of the competition. The final round will take place on the same day of the HSRP Graduation Ceremony.